2024 iPad Pro - I've Been Drawing on it for 5 Days

NEW COURSES: bradsartschool.com
Use code: ipad2024 at checkout
The new 2024 iPad Pro has a great new OLED screen and a M4 processor. Pair that with the new Apple Pencil Pro and you have a really nice upgrade. here are my first impressions of Apple's new tablet.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @thebradcolbow
Email Newsletter: brad.site/signup/
-----------------------------------------------------
Twitter:
/ bradcolbow
Instagram:
/ brad.colbow
Drawing Tech Top 10 lists:
brad.site/
My Drawing and video gear:
brad.site/mygear/

[@vShiny]

I really appreciate your reasoning to not call this a review but a first impressions video. Sadly most channels rush out a video and act like they now everything about the product already and you taking a step back and talking about the circumstances under which you conducted your testing is really something to appreciate. First video I saw of your channel but you already earned my like and sub 👍

[@RuralSquirrelJuror]

THANK YOU for not rushing a review!

[@thebradcolbow]

I'm glad to hear you and others say that. It was a tight turnaround time and I got to there point where I just wasn't happy with video. Feels good to know people appreciate quality over speed.

[@birdie4263]

@@thebradcolbow forever and always Brad! 💖Quality stays important!

[@paulstejskal]

@@thebradcolbowyes thank you.

[@jesusisking33ad]

Apple hooked you up with the devices? Brad is now an insider 💯

[@andrewknight2495]

I’m am a pro illustrator and this is the “review” I’ve been looking for. All the other tech reviewers don’t use iPads day to day for work so their reactions towards it are odd. Of course they’re miffed by the new Pros power because they don’t use it. I usually do 3000px and run all the way up to 54 max layers in procreate on my 2020 Pro. So the new The pencil as well. I’m stoked to get mine! Thanks for the first impression!

[@philippelefebvre7645]

100% agree and I’m in the same situation as you, but coming from a 2018 pro. New Pro is nice but it’s hard to justify the 500$ bump to get 16gb of ram. And then when I’m comparing the air and pro 13” 8gb models the 13” air seems like a better deal than the Pro!? Am I crazy?

[@BommeltjeNL]

I always think most owners of an iPad Pro are only using max 5% of the possibilities. I'm using it for private and work and I probably use 75% if not more of what's possible with an iPad. My old 1TB 2020 iPad Pro is 90% full. Only 100gB free space so ordered the 2TB now 😂 My iPad Pro also replaced my 27" iMac long time ago and only because of astrophotography I'm thinking of buying a desktop again. The iPad Pro is very well capable of editing stacked astrophotos/fits files, but the software is not available yet for the iPad. Stacking 300-500 separate 49mb photos will never come to the iPad, but editing already stacked fits files should absolutely be possible. I would definately pay for such an app if that would mean I could 'live' iPad Pro only again 👍

[@paulstejskal]

So would you say the spec bump will let you do more layers and be more productive?

[@kenzorman]

nomad sculpt for 3d sculpting is great ...

[@hamodalbatal464]

Yes it’s so mind boggling why everyone ignores it.

[@thebradcolbow]

Yeah, I need to check that out.

[@lego_minifig]

Yeah, Dave Reed’s courses on it are great!

[@bovineox1111]

For box modelling, I'm enjoying Valence 3D. I hear there's another box modeller coming but I can't now remember it's name.. EDIT: oh, it's Uniform, maybe this is where I heard about it :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZCbgpurnaljr9E - as acually complete model, sculpt, paint... portable asset creation

[@dmarr4941]

Thank you for sharing your opinion of the device so far. I always appreciate the honesty and delivery of the information. I'm looking forward to the full review when it comes out.

[@mrdarryljones1]

So glad Apple is giving you the hook up! 👍🏾💪🏽🔥💪🏽👍🏾

[@sthubbins4038]

Request: As one (like you) who uses the Galaxy Tab Ultra and Clip Studio Paint, I was wondering how heavy 3D models in CSP perform on the M4. It’s the only use case that would make me switch to the M4, if that massive power can be used for CSP art. It’s an area that no art reviewer has covered well, and people are using 3D models more and more in CSP. You could just try the biggest model already included in CSP, it may be the “3D classroom”. GREAT channel, btw. 😊

[@mattceccotti]

I appreciate you not rushing a review!

[@craigforbes4881]

Love your content and excited to see your channel grow!

[@HustleRussell87]

I really appreciate your channel - great for us artists/designers!

[@robman80808]

Thank you - I think you are the first person to show what it looks like closed with the magic keyboard - even Apple has been avoiding that!

[@user-sd2tz3bk1z]

Love your videos. You make the best reviews for artists. And you make it without useless numbers :3

[@HQuiD]

You earned a sub for your honesty alone! The video was the cherry on top.

[@m.hreels9822]

This was a really great video thank you

[@flow.illustration]

That was a very interesting Video! I love, that you didn't rush into a review but rather gave your honest first impression. Thank you :)

[@BlackNomad1]

Very interesting. Really keen to know how the new Air is for art and comic creation as well as Final Cut on the new iPads. Thinking of getting my first iPad in over a decade but I don’t think I can justify the cost of the Pro models as I’m more hobbyist now.

[@joachimb5721]

Well, the Air appears to be like something in between the last Air model and the last Pro model. The processing power has been more than sufficient for years now, I think it’s hard to reach the limits, except if sou work with very large canvasses. I‘m mostly a hobbyist now, too, and my old iPad Pro sadly seems to reach the end of its life soon after 7 years, so I am too thinking about how to get a good but affordable replacement. A refurbished 2021 Pro or a a new Air both seem like good choices to me. Probably a new Air because it will last longer.

[@YangosArt]

I do art for living so I might consider an new iPad as well tho mine is 2018 A12 pro usually I would wait a good 7-8 years but the Air looks pretty tempting especially for that M2 chip

[@sloppynyuszi]

The biggest problem with early reviews is that apps aren’t optimized or even ready for the new architecture inside. I remember getting my M1 iPad Pro on launch. And because none of the apps recognized the specifics of the M1 so it all defaulted to think it’s an iPad running on an A12 chip with 3gb of RAM. It took about a month to recognise the chip, and about 6 months for the 16gb of RAM models to give access to more of that RAM. I’m gonna wait a few weeks at least for the M4. If you have multiple page files in Procreate in high res, or busy animatics above 720p, I can still reach the layer limits. And Callipeg chugs when I make longer (10seconds) 4k animation with a lot of layers.

[@danacraft-parker104]

Same… sitting back and waiting for the world to catch up a bit before ordering.

[@katzlolk]

the iPad Air M2 12.9 and iPad Pro M2 12.9 are the same, but the new air has the new Apple Pencil Pro, but the old pro has better refresh rate😭 idk with one to get, here in Germany they r priced the same.

[@Fragaboom]

Great video, dude. I dig your art style as well.

[@kseniashcherbata4072]

Ordered new 13 pro and pencil pro🤤 can’t wait to draw on it🥳 thanks for the video, really useful as always 💜

[@TechGearTalk]

Great job Brad!!!

[@thebradcolbow]

Thanks Sagi!!

[@camelliaharpdarkthrope6462]

Will you make a video on how it feels to draw on the new ipad air?

[@thebradcolbow]

Yes!

[@camelliaharpdarkthrope6462]

@@thebradcolbow Yay! ☺

[@ksasea]

@@thebradcolbow _i am looking forward to this too. iPad Pro M4 is overpriced for me so iPad Air M2 would be a perfect choice if the 60Hz refresh rate doesn't ruin the drawing experience much_

[@user-uf3hx3ge5b]

For 3D have you tried nomad sculpt?

[@yuiop271]

I recently tried nomad sculpt. It’s a lot to learn to get going but I like the app!👍

[@thebradcolbow]

A lot of folks have recommended it so I just hit the buy button. Lets do this Nomad Sculpt!!!

[@I_was_a_Bullfrog]

​@thebradcolbow If you fall down the 3D rabbit hole, I'd also suggest Cozy Blanket. It isn't cheap, but it is a really good retopology and UV unwrapping app. Other than animation, most of my 3D workflow has been replaced with my iPad.

[@miniksteenholdt8792]

​@@thebradcolbowplz do! I use Nomad to make 3D models and it's so easy and fun 🥰

[@MaheerKibria]

@@thebradcolbow Nomad is ok but compared to Blender or ZBrush it just isn't there which is why I am really looking forward to Zbrush on iPad. And I hate Zbrush UI.

[@chidorirasenganz]

Nomad Sculpt is probably the most developed 3d software on the iPad. Valence 3d is another newcomer and I would say it’s the best yet though it focuses on modeling

[@bovineox1111]

They are two different disciplines, but yeah I'm liking Valence 3D. I hear there's another one coming... but I can't recall the name :D EDIT: oh, it's Uniform, maybe this is where I heard about it :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZCbgpurnaljr9E - as acually complete model, sculpt, paint... portable asset creation

[@chidorirasenganz]

@@bovineox1111 yeah I heard about Uniform. It seems pretty complex or perhaps untraditional. So far I’ve found Valence to be the most user friendly but that might be because I’ve mostly watched blender tutorials and those mostly focused on modeling over sculpting

[@synthdream]

@@chidorirasenganz Uniform is made by the guy who single handily changed the blender sculpting landscape, but his other app (cozy blanket) has been neglected for quite some time. I'm not sure if uniform will have the updates that the other softwares will have.

[@chidorirasenganz]

@@synthdream Uniform is their current project so I am sure it will be getting ongoing updates but Cozy Blanket has still been getting updates. It received a 2.0 update last year and has received two updates this year including one five days ago. So I wouldn’t say it’s abandoned

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

I am interested in the layer difference between 8GB Ram, 16GB Ram and if you get any more layers. The pro pencil is also interesting with the new features, especially the barrel roll feature.

[@antnguyen]

Procreate's website mention that RAM determines the amount of layers. My iPad Pro 12.9 gen 3 (2018) 64gb model gave me 27 layers at 5100x3300 at 300dpi. The 64gb model only had 4gb of ram in it but I've used an iPad with double the ram, 8gb, and that gave me 54 layers, exactly double the amount of layers. I don't know if M1-M4 changes up that logic at all as I don't have one, but I'm guessing from the 8gb to 16gb, that would double up again giving 108 layers. Would be really interested to hear from him about this topic as I'm preparing to purchase one or the other.

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

@@antnguyen I hope so. I am looking at the 1TB model for future proofing. Pretty much gonna be my MacBook.

[@thebradcolbow]

Yep @antnguyen's numbers sound right

[@danacraft-parker104]

I am very interested to know if the 16GB 1TB version is worth it for the layers! This is pretty much what killed Procreate for me (I am running first gen, 2GB) and I switched over to CSP because it will give me unlimited layers… but after I hit a certain number it starts tanking because of my ram.

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

@@danacraft-parker104 I have CSP for my IPad but I am noticing lag from the get go and I have a M1 128GB. So sticking with Procreate for now. I am dabbling a bit with Fresco as well but Fresco needs to add a few more features before I switch.

[@rach_p58]

i am so psyched about this new ipad - my current one is a 2016 16gb air2 so i’m expecting it to be a revelation! 😅 i will definitely check out the drawing videos you have too, thanks!

[@thebradcolbow]

Oh yeah, this will big a big jump up for you.

[@defyiant]

I increasingly regret opting for the 11-inch M4 with 256GB, yet I recall the cumbersome feel of the 1st gen 12.9-inch model. Currently, I own the 1st gen 11-inch, and I've been enjoying it since its initial release.

[@metalliholic]

It’s such a hard decision.

[@alzamonart]

Been using a 11" iPad Pro since 2019 and while I've come to appreciate the portability, the screen size always left me something to be desired, specially on programs with complex UIs. I've seen the larger model (the one I'd replace mine with, size wise) and it's a compromise between portability and screen size I'll need to ponder about. I admit I have a Goldilocks problem with tablet dimensions.

[@ThatsAGotchi]

Hoping that they eventually bring pencil pro support to a new iPad mini. I’m mostly interested in the barrel rotation since that’s a feature that for the most part you could only get on older wacom tablets and it’s kinda fun to mess around with.

[@dplj4428]

0:08 just listening. I will ignore your negatives.❤ My magical thinking has taken over.

[@danielfirdaus]

At first I was so excited to this the new iPad Pro but after using it for a while, unfortunately it doesn’t change how I draw on Procreate, at least for now. 2022 mini LED still works just fine and great

[@Haruchemy]

Makes absaolutel sense to use this iPad with the new Apple Pencil Pro! Amazing content, as always! Thanks, teacher!

[@richardharker2775]

First impressions stick. Always happy to listen.

[@mufaro.]

Interested in knowing what the drawing feel will be like using a Paperlike screen protector and what impact that has on the OLED displays resolution. Also, how well will the squeeze feature work when you apply a silicone grip to the Apple Pencil Pro.

[@allman_arthur]

Hey Brad, because of you, I bought my first iPad. I’d like to say thank you for introducing me to that experience.

[@allman_arthur]

I bought my first iPad a few years ago

[@CoconutJustice]

Yeah, buddy! Enjoy that! Mine is the 5th gen. and is my work horse.

[@SR-vp8nd]

I find it interesting how apple promotes how long they support their products, but then make new software and peripherals inconvenient or obsolete in a year or two. Samsung released the creator edition S pen that still worked on previous tablets, if the galaxy tab had all the same apps, the choice would be a no brainer.

[@rohithmekala2608]

I mean my 2018 iPad Pro is still receiving updates and features and will get updates for a few more years. Meanwhile the Tab S6 released in 2019 stopped receiving Android updates last year even though the hardware is capable.

[@aquarake]

Speaking as a Samsung fanboy, the s pen is very old wacom tech. There's a reason why wacom pro pen doesn't work on samsung and spen adjacent tech.

[@samuraijack1371]

Apple is just ridiculously overpriced and the fact that they charge $1300 for a tablet with 8gb ram in 2024 is just beyond greed

[@jayanimations494]

youre bringing up how the software becomes obsolete then you bring up samsung which has a 1 year software support

[@mishathassan6988]

I have a galaxy tab, and the software support is the worst. My s22 has great software support, but the galaxy tab? I regret buying it every single day!!

[@danielhansen7027]

Thanks for this. I would like to see more rotation samples… with different brushes and different type of lineart.

[@mithos56]

Looking forward to your opinions and thoughts on the Movink 13

[@thebradcolbow]

That review is done I'm just waiting on the dang sponsor to approve it grrrr (I'm not really mad... well maybe a little. haha)

[@Jerry_quesoso]

Device looks funny, for that price I think you're better off with an iPad or Samsung tab instead imo. Doesn't help the fact that for the looks of it, the Movink13 has small bezels. Terrible for drawing ergonomics if you ask me.

[@mithos56]

@@Jerry_quesoso I'm looking for something portable I.can hook up to my laptop. There are some other options but at the end of the day Inreally.like Wacom's pen 2 feel, so I'm really curious.

[@xCR1SP1Ex]

Will be getting my first ipad this year most likely. Hoping screen protector doesn't mess with the oled brightness or detail too much.

[@SaschaBiermanns]

On my iPad Pro M1, I get around 5 hours 30 min - 6 hours in Procreate, when drawing constantly. Did that improve on the new iPad Pro with M4?

[@user96247]

I like your review brad. From an artist perspective and not from a tech guy who says about its performance.

[@NathanYoungman]

Thanks for the first impressions video. If you're trying out some 3D and animation apps, I wonder if there is a noticeable difference in performance or rendering quality between the M2 Air and M4 Pro? Likewise with drawing apps with more complex brushes (like Fresco water colour).

[@UncleJessy]

Oh man that’s awesome. So excited you got early hands on! That Apple Pencil pro! Excited to see how it’s implemented in other apps. This new iPad should be amazing for 3D Modeling apps!

[@thebradcolbow]

I need to get into 3d iPad apps. I don't know much, it's a blind spot for me.

[@stowlo]

Can not wait for Zbrush but very happy on Nomad now that it has remesher. I haven’t worked in ZBrush on my PC in months just because it so much more accesible vía iPad to noodle around.

[@yonallb]

UncleJessy!

[@FernandoCarril]

@@thebradcolbow nomad is great to start

[@lionlessart]

@@thebradcolbowI watch drugfreedave, he does a lot on nomad on previous iPad gen

[@MattHalpain]

Exciting video!

[@JonasBerg]

Really like your take on these things. Probably because i'm buying it to draw, and you are just phenomenal at talking about those things. I think i'm keen on understanding the main benefits of squeeze and barrel features. As i'm afraid i'll turn it off due to muscle memory pressing and tilting the pen without even intending to do so. Another thing that i was wondering about is the "nano texture", as i'm expecting that to look like a "paperlike protector" would after drawing on it for 6-12 months. But that it would actually scratch after 5 minutes of use or "pressing to hard with the pen. Another thing about the nano texture, In terms of "distortion" of colors and sharpness, how is it different from a paperlike-protector? I would assume it is a massive difference as they are not intended for the same type of use, but still curious. Thanks for the content!

[@GabriellaBalagna]

Thank you Brad! I've been a fan of your tablet reviews since 8 and a half years ago when the first iPad Pro came out. It's funny how so much, yet so little has changed. Back then barely anybody even knew what Procreate was haha.

[@thebradcolbow]

I still say that Procreate was the best $6 I ever spent. I've literally built a career on that $6.

[@ritwikgossain]

Your review was great

[@loliclac327]

I'm an iPad Pro 12.9 M1 user, your review was one of deciding factor to buy it and I have been daily driving it for 2 years for digital art. I really really love it, but I don't see any worthy upgrade on this new M4. Even M1 is already more than what I need, not to mention the extra $200 price increase is major turn off. I doubt I will be using the extra pencil feature, as I'm just using a separate keyboard just like I do digital art on PC.

[@kekchanbiggestfan]

The old Magic Keyboard actually had a pretty incredible trackpad design that let you click anywhere even though it was a physical mechanism. I actually really like the feel of it, I’m not sure a haptic trackpad would feel better, but the bigger size is a huge plus!

[@toadlguy]

+1 for an iPad Mini Pro. OLED screen, M? processor, and I would like to see a high end camera system like the iPhone Pro. 🎥

[@billdehaven6912]

I really loved the "impressions" and I am finally excited to get a new iPad, I have been using the first-gen pro 9.7' for drawing and lots of other things and really want a bigger screen including all the other incredible things the new pro offers. I am really ready for an upgrade, understatement of the year!!! I look forward to checking out some of your other videos, I did subscribe:) you also mentioned a discount code in the video but I never saw it!?! The version of the pro that I want is $$$$ and every discount possible would be great.

[@litjellyfish]

Barrel rotation is “neat” come and it’s amazing to micic rel brushes or for calligraphy

[@UnIockables]

The thing I'm most surprised/happy about is Zbrush coming to ipad, very cool and exciting

[@danacraft-parker104]

Thank you for the preview! I am definitely waiting to order until after you report back on that nano glass. I know paperlike is developing a new matte protector… but dang, I would love to not need to apply one (always a pain with larger screens.)

[@smackiesfunkies]

Im most excited for the haptic feature, barrel roll, and now the squeeze feature. Only because I always turned off the tap feature too. it’s way too damn easy to hit accidentally. I was wondering how the squeeze feature would work with that.

[@chewylandlive]

Can you scroll pages (PDFs) with the pen, or at least change pages when reading (by clicking the pencil)?

[@aesara4036]

id really love to see a review of that new texture coating option!!! I'm not sure if it would be better than having a paperlike on, since you dont have to deal with bubbling and stuff, but you have a nice permanent, better colour accurate textured screen. but I'm scared of getting it and realising its actually really bad or something and then not be able to put a paperlike on bc it would ruin the colours too much

[@reubengecko]

So I've been into the Apple store to try this theory out, DON'T buy the nano texture option if you are looking for a different drawing experience, there is no difference (or very very little, I didn't notice anything) in the drawing experience with the Pencil Pro. Only opt for the nano-texture if you want to reduce glare on the screen, it does not change how the Pencil interacts with the display. I'd recommend going into a local Apple store if you have to to see what I mean. :)

[@aesara4036]

@@reubengecko that's so helpful!! thank you!!

[@pan_yuta]

Do you have unintentional squeezes with apple pencil pro?

[@thebradcolbow]

Nope. At least I haven't

[@rdp6096]

I use my M1 Pro for drawing and youtube mostly. Don't really need to upgrade even tho the new pen is dope. Im hoping for an updated ipad mini tho

[@pulkitc329]

Barrel rotation would be fun in heavy paint.

[@alfredmanzano680]

Thank you Brad! Look forward to the review. I ultimately would love to know how many layers can you get if say you had a 16x20inch canvas at 300 dpi, and even 400 dpi Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏽

[@fVNzO]

My brother in christ layer counts depend on RAM there can be exactly as many layers as with any other ipad with 8 or 16 GB.

[@alfredmanzano680]

@@fVNzO damn so you saying this m4 iPad Pro with 16gb ram is gonna have exactly the same layer counts as the m2 iPad Pro 16gb?

[@fVNzO]

@@alfredmanzano680 Yes. It's that simple. 😎

[@EtanChamare]

I'm gonna be curious to see if the squeeze function and roll will be able to have any functionality in SideCar when using it with a Mac. I use SideCar to sculpt in Blender and it'd be great to be able to bring up a brush menu in Blender by squeezing.

[@thebradcolbow]

Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. It's implemented on an app by app basis right now. If sidecar supported it in theory a desktop app could as well.

[@c.daubz.5386]

👍👍 first impressions video

[@bigspecsdaddy]

Hey Brad, does the new Apple Pencil have the same features on both the new iPad Pro and new iPad Air? I’d love if you covered that in your review video.

[@jamesbullo]

Nomad Sculpt is amazing and on both iPadOS and Android.

[@drengot1066]

Add into your review your comparison to Samsung S9 and which one do you prefer? And is it powerful enough to run unused Photoshop illustrator?, I also I have forgotten the name of the program but there is a 3-D program where you draw your shapes and the program automatically generates the 3-D version of that shape. If you could find and test that program out that would be great and beneficial I think it's a product design app.

[@xd-qi6ry]

The nano texture is like a glass screen protector, its gonna be hella slippy which is amazing but at the cost of quality, but when its your workhorse you eventually don’t care and it helps with eye strain.

[@orangeofmars2835]

I am still using the 2018 version of iPad Pro and find I need the Astropad textured screen cover so not sure OLED is that useful for me. Also need MacOS capable file management to upgrade.

[@st3v4nt]

So 13 inch still considered comfortable to draw on without table? I thought the sweet spot of tablet to replace sketch book is 11 inch. Bigger than that it will turn into "laptop" size where we need table to draw on. Still hold on my air 3 and pencil 1....hope they update the ipad os so the app can be more desktop like app.

[@Guitarbarella]

Hanging out for procreate to update in app and bring in the pro pencils features. Took my procreate 3 days for my 13 pro cloud transfer old pro procreate.

[@Enneikay]

Would you say the squeezing thing to bring up menus and such is reliable consistently for people with varying grips on the pencil? Unlike a button, the placement would be a bit less specific I guess though idk how big the area is where it still registers it.

[@leeringduckling]

Great video! I'm be curious to know what it's like trying to use 3D software on the tablet while it's in the keyboard case. In my case I'd like to use Uniform while making use of keyboard shortcuts. I'm wondering if that's something that would be comfortable to do.

[@jacobpaint]

Good boy Brad.

[@CreativeSteve69]

Hey Brrad, I have treated myself to a ipad mini current gen one for Christmas. I recently treated myself onto snatching a apple pencil. just wondering will ya be doing a future video on art apps to snatch at reasonable prices? i already got procreate and procreate dreams along with toonsquid.

[@Mid4s]

could we possibly also get a review for the iPad Air 13'?

[@Kevdog1920]

Do you accidentally squeeze the pencil? Or you can hold it like normal. That’s why I don’t know how I feel about that. I usually hold the pencil tight sometimes

[@altheareginacruz9712]

Is it better for drawing and making comics than the Samsung tab s9 ultra?

[@llll2907]

I’m curious to know the difference in the drawing experience between the 13 inch iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro

[@ksasea]

me too

[@sangatsedihmendengarnya5129]

Please test for apple pencil gen 2 in ipad pro m4

[@carolynchen317]

I saw the new iPad pencil come out and immediately wanted to hear your thoughts

[@AdamDuffArt]

Hey Brad - I might end up having to walk back on my comments about “not getting Nano texture” in my iPad review - after watching numerous artist reviews about it, I decided to pass by the Apple Store today and test it out It’s not rough and resistant like a Paperlike but it’s a very pleasant experience - smooth and matte - I placed my order today - shipping between the 18th and 25th of June

[@synthrax]

Hey Brad! I was wondering if you could go over the heat/thermals of the new iPad in your review. I notice on my M2 iPad Pro that at times you could feel the heat after drawing for a while and it gets a little uncomfortable. I was wondering if they improved on that for the M4 iPad! Thanks!

[@stevecurcuru]

In your review can you tell us if the m4 max brightness dims when it’s working hard? And also if background apps still close when too many apps are open? My only gripes with the m2. Thanks!

[@eo7994]

Hey Brad thanks for the video! Is COLOR CALIBRATION any good on this iPad? Cause this what I’d like to see working well before upgrading from my 2020 pro. I also work in the dark so this old display hurt my eyes real bad, hope it’s better now and I can upgrade asap 😅

[@chris-piascik]

So excited to get mine. I actually gambled on the nano-texture. Mine is supposed to arrive on Wednesday and I’m planning on making a “review” in time for my regular Tuesday video.

[@thebradcolbow]

I think you're going to love it. This feels like a real update. Not a huge leap but with the pencil and new screen there are things to play with... assuming the app updates roll out this week.

[@chris-piascik]

@@thebradcolbow I’ve been doing 90% of my illustration work on an iPad for almost 5 years now and I skipped the last generation so I’ve been itching to upgrade even though I haven’t had any issues with my M1 Pro’s performance.

[@joachimb5721]

If I was considering an iPad with the nano texture I‘d wait till I can test it in the store and buy it with or without the texture based on the experience. Why gamble?

[@chris-piascik]

@@joachimb5721 well even if it’s not a big improvement for drawing I prefer the matte screen anyway. Although I can’t imagine it won’t be an improvement for drawing since it will no longer have the glossy screen.

[@joachimb5721]

It’s not glossy but it might be almost as slippery as the glossy screen. After all, the goal was to make it less reflective, not less slippery. But I am interested to see how it turns out.

[@HollisterMonster]

iPad Mini Pro let’s make it happen!!!!!!

[@alexisthompson2334]

Will there be a review about the ipad air 6? Also can you please review the dell inspiron 16 7530 2 in 1?

[@localblackman427]

Very interested to see a comparison with this years folds/tabs with samsungs anti-reflection screen that shipped with the s24ultra

[@Meleto39]

I'm interesting and curious about using the nano screen with drawings and how it will be overtime. I'll leave you my questions in case you could look into it on the review. Do we still need a textured screen film/protector on those screen for better drawing controls? Will the colors dim too much on the nano choice with paper textured screen film on top? dim more than the glass and film on top? will it be more cost saving using a normal glass choice with textured screen film/protector, which one is a best choice to go? Thank you for all your videos and reviews Brad, many of them helped me picked my first Ipad nearly two years ago. I'm currently using M1 Ipad pro. And also all of it helped me answers my students and fellow artist friends questions about the tools🥰

[@reubengecko]

So I've been into the Apple store to try this theory out, DON'T buy the nano texture option if you are looking for a different drawing experience, there is no difference (or very very little, I didn't notice anything) in the drawing experience with the Pencil Pro. Only opt for the nano-texture if you want to reduce glare on the screen, it does not change how the Pencil interacts with the display. I'd recommend going into a local Apple store if you have to to see what I mean. :)

[@ocularcavity8412]

I wonder if the Double OLED screen will increase the longevity of the Pixels? I LOVE the way OLED looks when it is working but they look HORRIBLE when they start wearing out and it seems with all the pushing for max peak brightness they are wearing out faster that they used too

[@terribleart6269]

Thank you for the *NOT* review! I'm still using the older iPad Pro 10.9 gen 3 and am seriously thinking about changing up. Although it does meet my needs to a point, it's starting to show it's age. Layer limits, a bit of lag and a bit more crashing than I would prefer. More being any crashing while drawing. I will be looking forward to your review in a bit! Have fun with the iPad and let's see what your end opinion is. Cheers!

[@GarydeBrown]

Looking forward to seeing what you think of the nano glass with drawing.

[@reubengecko]

So I've been into the Apple store to try this theory out, DON'T buy the nano texture option if you are looking for a different drawing experience, there is no difference (or very very little, I didn't notice anything) in the drawing experience with the Pencil Pro. Only opt for the nano-texture if you want to reduce glare on the screen, it does not change how the Pencil interacts with the display. I'd recommend going into a local Apple store if you have to to see what I mean. :)

[@GarydeBrown]

@@reubengecko Hey, that answers my question completely. Thank you! 🤘

[@LewisCoxIII]

Penicl spin looks really useful. Squeeze menu too. Everything else just looks like a spec bump. Not sure if it's worth the price.

[@desya5332]

Hi, I am curious, will you review for ipad air m2 ? I want to change my ipad 8th. Not sure which ipad should i buy. Ipad air m2 + pencil pro or ipad pro 2022 with old gen 2? Is the new pencil really killing it ?

[@LlesiSea]

Have they fixed that thing where the screen automatically dimd when the camera senses less light? This really bugs me and yes i’ve turned off the settings to not auto turn on/off. It still does it. // also, how hard do you have to press or squeeze the pen?

[@hufnaaratnaaf]

Brad, would it be possible for you to make a quick test in Procreate (of course if you have older ipads with you) - create a document in size of A4 300dpi and tell us, how many layers can be made inside that document, depending on the iPad? I need to upgrade my 2018 model as I only get around 60 layers but I wonder how much more I can get in those new models

[@artsywoobie]

Hi. Since it has anti reflective screen, do you think it will also wear out the apple pencil nib faster just like with paperlike screen protector?

[@user96247]

Is it worth upgrading from 2020 ipad pro? My csp kept saying low memory

[@ksasea]

_please review drawing on iPad Air 13 please. Would 60Hz display be a big drawback in terms of drawing on iPad Air?_